Additional supplementation has
been found to inhibit FFA (Free Fatty Acid) mobilization from fatty
tissue. It is speculated that the depressed FFA levels will lead to early
development of fatigue, because muscle glycogen will be used more rapidly.

An increase in maximum aerobic
power and a decrease in lactate accumulation in response to a short
supramaximal work load following 30 days supplementation with an alpha-ketoglutarate-pyridoxine
complex. Also the supplementation of the metabolic intermediates
dihydroxyacetone and pyruvate may enhance endurance capacity.

Chromium plays an important role in the potentiation of
insulin, which is important in the transport of blood sugar and
amino acids into cells. Insulin also regulates protein metabolism and
synthesis. On this basis it has been suggested that Chromium can act as an
alternative to steroids.